Roma's New Faces Ready for Cagliari Clash: Predicted Lineup Unveiled

With Paulo Dybala's future at the club uncertain, Roma are set to kick off their 2024-25 Serie A campaign against Cagliari this weekend. The match promises an exciting glimpse at the Giallorossi's new signings, with several debutants vying for a place in the starting eleven.

In attack, the highly anticipated arrival of Matías Soulé and Artem Dovbyk is sure to generate excitement. The duo, costing a combined fee of nearly €70 million, will lead the line alongside veteran Stephan El Shaarawy. Despite reports linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia, Paulo Dybala is included in the squad but is unlikely to start.

The midfield sees the absence of Leandro Paredes, who is serving a one-match suspension carried over from last season. This opens the door for another summer signing, Enzo Fée, to make his Roma debut alongside established midfielders Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante.

The defensive line appears relatively settled, with the back four seemingly already settled. Angeliño and Zeki Çelik will occupy the full-back positions, while Gianluca Mancini and Evan N'Dicka will form the central defensive partnership. Mile Svilar is expected to start in goal.

Based on the current squad and recent form, the predicted starting XI for Roma against Cagliari is as follows:

ROMA (4-3-3): Svilar; Angeliño, N'Dicka, Mancini, Çelik; Le Fée, Cristante, Pellegrini; Soulé, Dovbyk, El Shaarawy.

The match promises to be a fascinating encounter as the newly-assembled Roma team faces their first test of the new season. With the pressure to deliver results mounting, the Giallorossi will be hoping their summer signings can make an immediate impact and kickstart their campaign with a positive result.